Exchange your pounds to Thai Bhat with Sainsbury’s Bank
From tropical beaches and Buddhist temples to mouth-watering food and floating markets, there’s so much to experience in Thailand.
Check the Thai Baht exchange rate today and convert pounds to Baht before you leave. That way, you can enjoy the Land of Smiles from the get-go.
Why convert sterling to Thai Baht with us?
- Better rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on all foreign currencies
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Thai Baht converter – how much will I get?
Convert pounds to Thai Baht and discover the exchange rate before you fly. Use our currency converter to see the Thai Baht rate today.
Please note that rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.
How and where to exchange pounds to Thai Baht
Order online
Order Thai Baht online so you can get your currency when it suits you, whether you’re at home, at work or on the go.
Visit us
Buy Thai Baht at any of our instore travel money bureaux. You’ll find them at Sainsbury’s stores across the UK, so you can even pick up your currency for your trip to Thailand while doing the weekly shop.
Get Nectar benefits
We’ll give you a better exchange rate for your Thai Baht* if you’re a Nectar member.
Nectar members get better rates
If you’re a Nectar member, you can get an even better exchange rate when you buy Thai Baht from us*.
It doesn’t matter whether you buy instore or online. All you have to do is tell us your Nectar account number when you buy your travel money.
Not a Nectar member? Just download the Nectar app or register at nectar.com.
Want to exchange leftover Thai Baht into pounds?
Do you still have Thai Baht leftover from your trip of a lifetime? We’re happy to buy back any unused currency. Just bring any spare notes to your local travel money bureau and we’ll convert your Thai Baht to pounds in no time.
In fact, we buy most foreign currency notes in denominations we sell (buy back rates vary daily).
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Thai Baht facts and figures
- Thailand is the only country that uses the Thai Baht as the official currency
- The currency code for Thai Baht is THB and the currency symbol is ฿
- The Thai Baht is issued in 1, 2, 5 and 10 Baht coins and 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 Baht notes
- Each Baht is divided into 100 satang – although satang coins are rarely used
- All Baht notes feature a picture of the reigning king of Thailand, with different historical kings from Thailand on the reverse
^ Please note we don't buy or sell foreign currency coins.
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Buying Thai Baht FAQs
How much baht should I take to Thailand?
For a holiday to Thailand under a Tourist Visa Exemption, you’ll need to show that you have at least 20,000 THB per person, or 40,000 THB for the whole family. Don’t worry if you want to take more, you can always convert anything left over once you return.
Is it better to use cash or card in Thailand?
Card can be more convenient than cash, but Thai cash machines will charge you a foreign transaction fee. Carrying both will come in handy.
What is the buying rate of Thai Bhat?
Pound to Bhat exchange rates can vary. To discover what the current rate is, use our currency converter. Visit the Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Currency Converter to find out more.
Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For currencies that we offer next day delivery, your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.